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[quote=Anonymous]I was in a similar situation when I was in college. After a brief hospitalization, I moved to a new apartment, withdrew from school, found an easy part-time job. Eventually I returned to school (took 1-2 very easy summer school classes, then a reduced course load during the year, and then full-time after about  a year). I also did therapy several times a week. That worked out well for me, but I had a good outpatient team (therapist, doctor or psychiatrist).

Getting a job was great because it was something I was good at. The job was basically just rote, manual labor, took zero brain power, but that was just what I needed.

Before I would recommend that for your son though, I think you, OP, need to consider how self-motivated your son is. Does he agree there is a problem? Does he want to get better or return to normal?

Your post said you are trying to get him to try counseling. Does he think that's a good idea? Is he willing to at least test-drive a couple of therapists to see if he finds one that works?

For me, coming home was not recommended because my home environment & home town was very triggering to me.  But everyone is different. Would coming home be a relief to your son or a sign of major failure?

I'm sorry you're struggling with this. Do you have any support or ability to get feedback in real time from either a professional (a therapist or licensed clinical social worker) or others who have been in your place? Maybe that would also be helpful for you to help your family and son sort out your options?

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